Salary Negotiation Tips

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Published on March 5, 2024

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Think it’s about time you’ve earned a raise at your job? Billy explains some popular tactics to improve your chances!

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How can you come up with a reasonable number for a starting salary?

Ask for the same salary as the interviewer

It just has to be above $100k, nothing less will do

Accept the first number they suggest, even if you believe it’s too low

Research the position and analyze what your skill set is worth in the marketplace

If you request a raise and it is rejected, what should you do?

Get aggressive and fight for why you deserve a raise

Give up and stick with your original salary

Politely give some factual reasons why your request is valid

Quit the job and look for a new one that pays better

If your employer cannot give you a raise what else can you suggest as an alternative?

For them to fire other employees so they have more money to give you

Job perks like more vacation days and other benefits

Request a big 'end of the year' bonus

All of the above

When asking for a salary raise you should let the employer mention the dollar amount first.

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What is the best way to handle asking for a raise?

Try to listen more than you talk and when an offer is made tell them you need some time to think about it

Come in the room and write your final offer on a piece of paper

Threaten to quit if they do not meet your demands

None of the above

In any negotiation, it is important that you speak much more than you listen

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False

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